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en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions
Your new washing machine
You have chosen a Bosch washing machine.
Please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine.
To meet the high quality demands required by Bosch, every washing machine that leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
For more information on our products, accessories, replacement parts and services, see our website www.boschhome.com or contact our after-sales service centres.
If the operating and installation instructions describe different models, any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text.
Read these operating and installation instructions before switching on the washing machine.
Display rules : Warning!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries.
Caution!
This signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not heeding the caution can cause property and/or environmental damage.
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Information about the optimum use of the appliance/any other useful information.
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Lists are represented by a small box or a dash.
Contents
8Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
(Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .5
Children/people/pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cleaning/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7Environmental protection . . . . .11
Packaging/used appliance . . . . . . . . 11 Tips on economical use . . . . . . . . . . 11
5Positioning and connecting . . .12
Included with the appliance . . . . . . . 12 Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installation surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation on a platform with drawer13
Installing the appliance in a kitchenette
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Removing the transport locks. . . . . . 14 Hose and cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . 14 Water inlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Before washing for the first time . . . . 17 Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
*Getting to know the appliance 19
Washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ZLaundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Dyeing/bleaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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CDetergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Correct selection of detergent . . . . . .23 Saving energy and detergent . . . . . .23
0Programme default settings. . . 24
Spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Ready in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
\Additional programme settings25
Speed Eco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
1Operating the appliance . . . . . . 26
Preparing the washing machine . . . .26
Switching on the appliance/selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Changing the programme default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Selecting additional programme settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Placing laundry into the drum . . . . . .27
Measuring and adding detergent and care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Starting the programme . . . . . . . . . .28 Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Adding/removing laundry . . . . . . . . .29 Changing the programme . . . . . . . . .29 Cancelling the programme . . . . . . . .29 Programme end during Rinse Stop . .29 Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Removing laundry/switching off the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
HSensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Automatic load sensing. . . . . . . . . . .30 Unbalanced load detection system . .30
QAppliance settings . . . . . . . . . . 31
2Cleaning and maintenance. . . . 31
Machine housing/control panel . . . . .32 Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Detergent drawer and housing . . . . .32 Drain pump is blocked . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Drain hose at the siphon is blocked 34 Filter in the water supply is blocked 34
3Faults and what to do about them
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Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Information on the display panel . . . 36 Faults and what to do about them. . 36
4After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 38
JTechnical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 rAqua-Stop warranty . . . . . . . . . 39
8 Intended use
■This appliance is intended for private domestic use only.
■Do not install or operate this appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and/or outdoors. There is a risk that the appliance will be damaged if residual water freezes in it. If hoses freeze up, they may crack/burst.
■This appliance must only be used for washing domestic laundry, consisting of machine-washable items and hand-washable woollens (see label on item). Using the appliance for any other purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden.
■This appliance is suitable for operation with cold mains water and commercially available detergents and care products (must be suitable for use in washing machines).
■This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of
4000 metres above sea level.
Before you switch on the appliance:
Check that there is no visible damage to the appliance. Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged. Should you have any problems, please contact your specialist dealer or our customer service.
Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other information enclosed with this appliance.
Retain the documents for subsequent use or for subsequent owners.
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(Safety instructions
The following safety information and warnings are provided to protect you from injury and to prevent material damage to your surroundings.
It is nevertheless important to take the necessary precautions and to proceed with the necessary care when installing, maintaining, cleaning and operating the appliance.
Children/people/pets
:Warning
Danger of death!
Children and other people who are unable to assess the risks involved when using the appliance may injure themselves or may find themselves in life-threatening situations. Therefore please note:
■The appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge as long as they are supervised or have received instruction on how to use the appliance safely and they have understood the potential risks of using the appliance.
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■Children must not play with this appliance.
■Do not allow children to clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised.
■Keep children under 3 years and pets away from this appliance.
■Do not leave the appliance unattended when children or other people who are unable to assess the risks are in the vicinity.
:Warning
Danger of death!
Children may lock themselves inside appliances and find themselves in a life-threatening situation.
■Do not position the appliance behind a door, as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening completely.
■Once an appliance has reached the end of its life, pull the mains plug from the socket before severing the mains cable, and then destroy the lock on the appliance door.
:Warning
Risk of suffocation!
If allowed to play with the packaging/plastic film or packing components, children may become caught in these or pull them over their heads and suffocate.
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Keep packaging, plastic film and packing components away from children.
:Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if consumed.
If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
:Warning
Risk of burns!
When washing at high temperatures, the glass in the appliance door becomes hot. Stop children from touching the appliance door when it is hot.
:Warning
Eye/skin irritation!
Contact with detergents or care products may cause eye/skin irritation.
Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if they/it come(s) into contact with detergents or care products. Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
Installation
:Warning
Risk of electric shock/fire/ material damage/damage to the appliance!
If the appliance is not installed properly, this can be dangerous. Make sure that:
■The mains voltage on your power socket matches the rated voltage specified on the appliance (identification plate). The connected loads and the required fuse protection are specified on the identification plate.
■The appliance is only connected to a source of alternating current via a type F socket that has been correctly installed.
■The mains plug and the type F socket match and the earthing system has been correctly installed.
■The cross section of the cable is sufficiently large.
■The mains plug is accessible at all times.
■If using a residual current circuit breaker, only use one that bears the following mark: z. The presence of this mark is the only way to be sure that it fulfils all the applicable regulations.
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:Warning
Risk of electric shock/fire/ material damage/damage to the appliance!
If the appliance's mains cable is altered or damaged, this may result in electric shock, short circuiting or fire due to overheating.
The mains cable must not be kinked, crushed or altered, and must not come into contact with any heat sources.
:Warning
Risk of fire/material damage/ damage to the appliance!
The use of extension leads or power strips may result in fire due to overheating or short circuiting.
Connect the appliance directly to an earthed socket that has been correctly installed. Do not use extension leads, power strips or multi-way couplers.
:Warning
Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance!
■The appliance may vibrate or move when in operation, potentially resulting in injury or material damage.
Place the appliance on a clean, even, solid surface and, using a spirit level to guide you, level it with the screw-in feet.
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■If you take hold of any of the appliance's protruding parts (e.g. the appliance door) in order to lift or move it, these parts may break off and cause injury.
Do not take hold of any of the appliance's protruding parts in order to move the appliance.
:Warning Risk of injury!
■The appliance is very heavy. Lifting it may result in injury. Do not lift the appliance on your own.
■The appliance has sharp edges on which you could cut your hands.
Do not take hold of the appliance by its sharp edges. Wear protective gloves to lift it.
■If the hoses and mains cables are not correctly routed, they may constitute a tripping hazard, which may result in injury.
Route hoses and cables such that they do not constitute a tripping hazard.
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Caution!
Material damage/damage to the appliance
■If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly, and it may also result in material damage or damage to the appliance.
Make sure that the water pressure in the water supply facility is at least 100 kPa (1 bar), and does not exceed 1000 kPa (10 bar).
■If the water hoses are altered or damaged, this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance. The water hoses must not be kinked, crushed, altered or severed.
■The use of hoses supplied by other brands to connect to the water supply may result in material damage or damage to the appliance. Use the hoses supplied with the appliance or genuine spare hoses only.
■The appliance is secured for transportation by transport locking devices. If the transport locking devices are not removed before the appliance is operated, this may result in damage to the appliance.
It is important to completely remove all transport locking devices before using the appliance for the first time. Make sure that you retain these transport locking devices separately. It is important to refit the transport locking devices if the appliance is to be transported, in order to prevent the appliance from being damaged in transit.
Operation
:Warning
Risk of explosions/fire!
Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent, may cause an explosion in the drum. Rinse the laundry thoroughly with water before washing it in the machine.
:Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. cleaning solvent.
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Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
:Warning Risk of injury!
■If you support your weight/sit on the appliance door when it is open, the appliance may tip over, which may result in injury.
Do not support your weight on the appliance door when it is open.
■If you climb onto the appliance, the worktop may break, which may result in injury.
Do not climb onto the appliance.
■If you reach into the drum while it is still rotating, you risk injuring your hands.
Wait until the drum has stopped rotating.
:Warning
Risk of scalding!
When washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot detergent solution (e.g. when draining hot detergent solution into a washbasin).
Do not reach into the hot detergent solution.
:Warning
Eye/skin irritation!
Detergent and care products may spray out if the detergent
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drawer is opened while the appliance is in operation. Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if they/it come(s) into contact with detergents or care products. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.
Caution!
Material damage/damage to the appliance
■If the amount of laundry in the appliance exceeds its maximum load capacity, it may not be able to operate properly, or this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance.
Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of dry laundry. Make sure you comply with the maximum load capacities specified for each of the programs → Supplementary sheet for the operating and installation instructions.
■If you pour the wrong quantity of detergent or cleaning agent into the appliance, this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance.
Use detergents/care products/cleaning agents and softeners in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
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Cleaning/Maintenance
:Warning
Danger of death!
The appliance is powered by electricity. There is a risk of electric shock if you come into contact with live components. Therefore please note:
■Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply (pull out the plug).
■Never take hold of the mains plug with wet hands.
■When removing the mains plug from the socket, always take hold of the plug itself and never the mains cable, otherwise this may damage the mains cable.
■Do not make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features.
■Repairs and any other work on the appliance must only be conducted by our customer service or by an electrician. The same applies for replacing the mains cable (when necessary).
■Spare mains cables can be ordered from our customer service.
:Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. cleaning solvent.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
:Warning
Risk of electric shock/material damage/damage to the appliance!
If moisture penetrates the appliance, this may cause it to short circuit.
Do not use a pressure washer or steam cleaner to clean your appliance.
:Warning
Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance!
The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury, material damage or damage to the appliance. For safety reasons, use genuine spare parts and accessories only.
Caution!
Material damage/damage to the appliance
Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance. Therefore please note:
■Do not allow these agents to come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance.
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■Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft, damp cloth.
■Remove any detergent, spray or other residues immediately.
7Environmental protection
Packaging/used appliance
)Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE).
This directive specifies the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
Tips on economical use
■For optimum energy and water savings, fill the appliance with the maximum amount of laundry for each programme.
Overview of programmes
~Supplementary sheet for the operating and installation instructions.
■Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
■Save energy and detergent when washing lightly and normally soiled laundry.
~"Detergent" on page 23
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■The temperatures which can be selected refer to the care labels on the textiles. The temperatures used in the machine may deviate from this to ensure you get the optimum combination of energy-saving and washing results.
■In order to save energy, the appliance switches to energy saving mode. The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and the Start Reload A button flashes.
~ "Display panel" on page 20
■If the laundry is subsequently dried in a tumble dryer, select the spin speed according to the tumble dryer manufacturer's instructions.
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5Positioning and connecting
Included with the appliance
Notes
■Check the machine for transport damage. Never use a damaged machine. If you have any complaints, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our after-sales service.
■Moisture inside the drum is due to final testing.
The content of the drum and the hoses delivered with the appliance vary depending on the model.
■ Standard
■Aqua-Secure
■Aqua-Stop
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0 Water drain hose with elbow
8Water supply hose on AquaSecure model
@Water supply hose on Aqua-Stop model
HBag:
■Operating and installation instructions + supplementary sheet for the operating and installation instructions
■After-sales service location directory*
■Warranty*
■Cover caps for openings after the transport locks have been removed
■Measuring aid* for liquid detergent
■Adapter with sealing washer from 21 mm = ½" to 26.4 mm = ¾" *
PWater supply hose on standard model
*depending on the model
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